Q&A with author Tierney ‘O Malley

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Today I am excited to have Tierney’O Malley, author of Wicked Proposal, as my guest on my blog today! She was kind enough to do a Questions and Answer seesion with me so let’s welcome her to My Overstuffed Bookshelf! Let’s get started!


 Can you tell us a little about your new and/or current releases?

Wicked Proposal is my latest book published by eXtasy Books. If you are a Kindle user, good news! Wicked Proposal is now available on Kindle! Imagine a hero who has to resort to doing something wicked just to be with the woman he loves and a heroine who nearly lost her life trying to show her courage and surrendering herself to the hero believing his intention. That’s the gist of this book. Lies, deceit, romance, hot sex, love. This book has it all! If you enjoyed reading To Trust a Wicked Man published by Cobblestone Press, you will surely enjoy this one.

When you’re not writing, what kind of books do you like to read? Do you have any favorite authors that are must-reads?

I write spicy hot contemporary romance. But here is the secret- I am addicted to historical romance. LOL. I am just so addicted to the glitter of ballrooms, dashing heroes, and the courtship. Although, I don’t write the genre, my contemporary stories contain the same elements. Yes, my characters aren’t wearing gowns and kid slippers or cravats and Hessian boots. Instead, they wear slim boot Levi jeans, shirt or sometimes non at all, but they are just the dashing modern her and heroines struggling with their inner conflicts, getting hot and heavy in dark places, falling in love, and finding their own happy ever after ending. Books by Gaelen Foley are a must read for me!

What are 3 things that are “must haves” for you when you site down to write a new book?

1. My notebook. I always jot down notes!
2. A cup of coffee in the morning and a can of diet coke in the afternoon or at night.
3. Alarm clock. A must have so I wouldn’t forget to pick-up my kids from school. 😀

What are your favorite things to do in your downtime?

Read. I always have a book within my reach.

Where can we purchase your books?

Kindle, Barnes and Noble, eXtasy Books, Cobblestone Press, Mobipocket, eReader. I think there are other places where you can purchase my book. 😀 Soon my new books will be available for purchase from Red Rose Publishing.

Do you have a blog or website that your readers can keep up with you and your books?

Yes. My website address is http://tierneyomalley.com . I share a blog called Wicked Thorn and Roses with my fellow authors.

Thank you so much for being here! I read Wicked Proposal, and let me tell everyone, this book is HOT! HOT! HOT! You will definitely need a fan for this one. The characters come alive in this book! Tierney has the skill to make you feel like you are right there with the characters and the creativity to keep you entranced in the whole story with her writing. I easily gave this book 5 flames, not only for hotness, but for overall enjoyment of the book. Keep them coming Tierney! You have a new fan in me!


Outstanding Book! A definite favorite!

THE NEW KID by Temple Mathews

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THE NEW KID

Author: Temple Mathews

Paperback
Borders Group Inc

March 01, 2009

ISBN13: 9780979233180
ISBN: 0979233186

SYNOPSIS:

Will Hunter is used to being the New Kid; Harrisburg High School is his fifth new school in less than three years. By now, he knows not to be fooled by the bright pep rallies, the wholesome jocks, the innocent cheerleaders. He knows the evil lurking underneath. It’s the same evil that took his dad eight years ago: the same evil he battles every day.

Natalie Holand’s life fell apart the night her sister Emily disappeared. No one believes her when she tells them what she saw: yellow and green eyes, glowing beneath the surface of the water in which Emily supposedly drowned. And Emily isn’t the only person to go missing in Harrisburg lately. The town is changing, not for the better, and Natalie doesn’t know why. What she does know is that, whatever’s happening, it’s bad, and the New Kid is right in the middle of it.

Because Will’s got a secret even bigger than Harrisburg’s . . . and there’s more to it than even he knows.

The New Kid: Ridding the world of evil, one high school at a time.

MY TAKE:

My mom found this at Borders awhile back in the discount bin. Boy am I glad she found it! Amazing how so many discount books there are when they are such awesome reads! This was a great read and left me wanting another book in this series! It is full of action, surprises, and paranormal! This great young adult book is even great for the adults to read. In my opinion this book was well worth the money!

MY RATING:


Outstanding Book! A definite favorite!

Weekly Book Blogger Discussion Tips

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This will be a weekly discussion post every Sunday. A new question every week, to help new book blogger’s share their ideas and help each other with their blogs.

I have been debating for awhile on whether or not to post this for numerous reasons. For one, I am still new to the whole book blogging world and I didn’t want to step on anyone’s toes. So if I do, I am sorry and that is not my intention.

I thought it would be a great idea to help new bloggers on their road to establishing their blog. I know I am still learning, and their are probably better tips, hints, and tricks that I don’t know of. So feel free to add to this in the comment section.

Where do book blogger’s get their books?

For me, I started using my own books. Either books I have bought at stores, yard sales or thrift stores. I would also include reviews on my library books that I had checked out and read. Now I haven’t had my blog long, but I work very hard to keep it going. In my town, we don’t have much choice for new releases. I am dependent on wait lists at our library(which has the same selection as 20 years ago) or traveling out of town to get my books. I have surfed the internet as best as I could to find out where everyone gets their copies early, also known as ARCs or Galleys, and wanted to share what I have found. Alot of what is in this list, I learned from asking other bloggers. Alot of bloggers don’t like to give up their sources, but alot are willing to help out. Me personally, I try to help anyone I can because I love to share my passion for books. Here are some helpful sites to request review copies and get your foot in the door. Feel free to leave me a comment if you know of any others that would help newbies out!

1. Book Blogs on Ning
2. Library Thing
3. Net Galley
4. Barnes and Noble First Look
5. Bostick Communications
6. FSB Media
7. Thomas Nelson
8. Good Reads
9. Authors on the Web

I am sure there are more out there but I have not been fortunate enough to find anymore.

I have also requested some books from authors and from publishing companies as well, but that is more of a hit and miss.
One of the other things I have learned is, POST POST POST! The more reviews you do, the more companies will see you as a serious reviewer. I try to post at least 2 reviews a day, but sometimes I can only get one done. But I do make the effort to post everyday.

Any thoughts or comments?
If you have a discussion idea for Sundays, feel free to email me!

DEMON IN MY VIEW by Amelia Atwater-Rhodes

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CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED!!
THANK YOU FOR ENTERING!

REVIEW AND GIVEAWAY!

DEMON IN MY VIEW
Author: Amelia Atwater-Rhodes

  • Reading level: Young Adult
  • Hardcover: 192 pages
  • Publisher: Delacorte Books for Young Readers; First Edition, First Printing Used edition (May 9, 2000)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 038532720X
  • ISBN-13: 978-0385327206

SYNOPSIS:
Jessica isn’t your average teenager. Though nobody at her high school knows it, she’s a published author. Her vampire novel Tiger, Tiger has just come out under the pen name Ash Night. Jessica often wishes she felt as comfortable with her classmates as she does among the vampires and witches of her fiction. She has always been treated as an outsider at Ramsa High. But two new students have just arrived in Ramsa, and both want Jessica’s attention. She has no patience with overly friendly Caryn, but she’s instantly drawn to handsome Alex, a cocky, mysterious boy who seems surprisingly familiar. If she didn’t know better, she’d think Aubrey, the alluring villain from Tiger, Tiger had just sprung to life. That’s impossible, of course; Aubrey is a figment of her imagination. Or is he?

MY TAKE:
This is suppose to be young adult, but as I was reading it I got the feeling of it being more for the tweens instead. Don’t get me wrong, it was a great rainy day read. It just moved along so fast and ended so quickly. The author has wonderful writing skills, but I think this is a book for the younger teens. The only reason it is getting a lower rating is because I felt this was for the younger teen scene. For them, it would get probably a 4 or 5. Since I am adult reading this, and was expecting it to be an older teen read, I am giving it the following rating.

MY RATING:


A Good Book and Read!

GIVEAWAY:
If you are interested in reading this, and a chance to win it, just leave a omment on this post with your email address and become a follower. If you are already a follower, just say so! This contest is open to USA and Canada and runs until Wednesday, October 14th, 2009. Good luck!